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Selection |
Form |
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Guide |
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- Mariner
- Warren Fentiman / J Candlish
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80
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9/4 |
Mariner
Took 17 runs before finally getting off the mark but has now developed the winning habit, with victories here (1m) and at Ripon (9.8f) lately; often been inclined to pull hard, including in one previous try over C&D, and stamina is the question up another 3lb.
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- Fast Fred
- Jack Nicholls / Phillip Makin
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77
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3/1 |
Fast Fred
Wins last autumn came on soft ground/Tapeta and he could surely have used some rain going back to turf after a short break; remains 4lb above his highest successful mark, so will need a career-best.
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- Selwan
- Tommie Jakes / C N Kellett
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90
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14/1 |
Selwan
Three-time winner in France (soft ground/AW) who goes for another new yard back from six months off; regressive since undergoing wind surgery and would want to see some market interest before considering him.
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- L'Eagle Aid
- Archie Young / C Johnston
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80
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3/1 |
L'Eagle Aid
Just a small-field novice win to his name last year but was generally consistent in handicaps and resumes on a workable mark having bumped into one when last seen; high on the shortlist.
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- Ocean Heights
- Jack Dace / D Pipe
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92
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13/2 |
Ocean Heights
Dual Polytrack winner who's regressed in recent times, including back on turf late last month; seems the years are catching up and he's some way down the pecking order.
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- V Twelve
- Mohammed Tabti / M Todhunter
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80
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6/1 |
V Twelve
Often made the running under both codes and may again, having been below par under a more patient ride over hurdles latterly; softer ground would perhaps have been optimal but he handles these conditions and is on a competitive mark.
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- Enthused
- Mason Paetel / James Owen
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93
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4/1 |
Enthused
Has done most winning, mainly over hurdles, in the autumn months, and has struggled since returned to the Flat this spring; returning visor and step back up in trip should help down another 3lb under promising 5lb claimer Mason Paetel.
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